AISSEE 2027 (All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination) is the entrance test run by National Testing Agency (NTA) for Sainik Schools Society for admission to Class 6 and 9 for the 2027-28 session. The exam date has not been announced yet. Last year the exam was held on 18 January 2026. The application form is not out yet. Last year applications were open from 10 October to 9 November 2025. It is also called Sainik School Entrance Exam.
AISSEE 2027
This page covers AISSEE 2027 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the exam pattern, the selection process and official links.
| Full name | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) for Sainik Schools Society |
| Admission to | Class 6 and 9 |
| Schools / seats | 33 Sainik Schools (Class 6 and 9) + 69 approved New Sainik Schools (Class 6; 19 also Class 9) in AISSEE-2026 |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR), multiple choice questions |
| Medium | Class 6: English, Hindi and 11 regional languages (13 in all); Class 9: English only |
| Duration | Class 6: 150 minutes (2:00-4:30 pm); Class 9: 180 minutes (2:00-5:00 pm) |
| Fee | Rs 850 (General / Defence wards / OBC-NCL), Rs 700 (SC/ST) in AISSEE-2026 |
| Official website | exams.nta.nic.in |
AISSEE 2027 Quick Links
AISSEE 2027 Important Dates
The AISSEE 2027 dates have not been announced yet. Dates were checked on 31 October 2026 against exams.nta.nic.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form | To be announced (last year: 10 October to 9 November 2025) |
| Exam date | To be announced (last year: 18 January 2026) |
| Admit card | To be announced (last year: 12 January 2026) |
| Answer key | To be announced (last year: 11 to 14 February 2026) |
| Result | To be announced (last year: 27 February 2026) |
| Counselling | To be announced (last year: 22 January to 1 April 2026) |
How to Apply for AISSEE 2027
AISSEE 2027 (Class 6 & 9, AY 2027-28) application form not yet released. Fee: Rs 850 (General / Defence wards / OBC-NCL), Rs 700 (SC/ST) in AISSEE-2026.
Is the AISSEE 2027 application form out?
Not yet. AISSEE 2027 (Class 6 & 9, AY 2027-28) application form not yet released. Last year: 10 October to 9 November 2025.
Steps to Apply for AISSEE 2027
- Register on exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society with own email and mobile.
- Fill the online form, choose school(s), exam medium and exam city; upload photo, signature, thumb impression, birth certificate, domicile and category/service certificates.
- Pay the fee online (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI) and download the confirmation page.
Who can apply for AISSEE 2027?
The AISSEE eligibility rules from the latest official notification (last cycle – the new notification may change the dates):
| Class | Who can apply |
|---|---|
| Class 6 | Age 10 to 12 years as on 31 March of admission year (AISSEE-2026: born 01 Apr 2014 – 31 Mar 2016); boys and girls. |
| Class 9 | Age 13 to 15 years as on 31 March of admission year (AISSEE-2026: born 01 Apr 2011 – 31 Mar 2013); passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission; girls subject to vacancies. |
Reservation: Sainik Schools: 67% home state / 33% other states; within each, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27% (central list), and 25% of the rest for wards of defence personnel/ex-servicemen; girls at least 10% or 10 seats in Class 6. New Sainik Schools: min 40% seats on all-India merit, up to 60% for own students.
What is the AISSEE pattern?
AISSEE is pen and paper (OMR), multiple choice questions, in Class 6: English, Hindi and 11 regional languages (13 in all); Class 9: English only; duration: class 6: 150 minutes (2:00-4:30 pm); Class 9: 180 minutes (2:00-5:00 pm). There is no negative marking.
| Class | Subjects / sections | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Language 25 Q x 2, Mathematics 50 Q x 3, Intelligence 25 Q x 2, General Knowledge 25 Q x 2 | 125 | 300 |
| Class 9 | Mathematics 50 Q x 4, Intelligence 25 Q x 2, English 25 Q x 2, General Science 25 Q x 2, Social Science 25 Q x 2 | 150 | 400 |
Qualifying and shortlisting: Minimum 25% in each subject and 40% aggregate; no minimum for SC/ST in existing Sainik Schools (but applies to all for New Sainik Schools).
What is the AISSEE selection process?
- AISSEE written test (NTA).
- School-wise, category-wise merit list.
- E-counselling by Sainik Schools Society (AISSAC).
- Medical fitness.
- Verification of original documents.
Documents Needed for AISSEE 2027
- Date of birth certificate.
- Domicile certificate.
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable).
- Service certificate / PPO for defence wards.
- Studentship certificate (New Sainik School students).
- Photo, signature and left-thumb impression.
AISSEE 2027 Official Notices and Links
Every date on this page comes from these official notices and pages (checked on 31 October 2026):
| Official notice / page | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration of the Results of AISSEE-2026 | 27 February 2026 | Open |
| AISSAC-2026 counselling registration extended | 21 February 2026 | Open |
| Application form – official page | – | Open |
| Exam date – official notice (PDF) | – | Open |
| Admit card – official notice (PDF) | – | Open |
| Answer key – official notice (PDF) | – | Open |
| Counselling – official page | – | Open |
AISSEE 2027 FAQs
Is the AISSEE 2027 application form out?
The application form is not out yet. Last year applications were open from 10 October to 9 November 2025.
Who is eligible for AISSEE?
Class 6: Age 10 to 12 years as on 31 March of admission year (AISSEE-2026: born 01 Apr 2014 – 31 Mar 2016); boys and girls. Class 9: Age 13 to 15 years as on 31 March of admission year (AISSEE-2026: born 01 Apr 2011 – 31 Mar 2013); passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission; girls subject to vacancies.
What is the AISSEE pattern?
Class 6: 125 – 300 marks; Class 9: 150 – 400 marks.
How are students selected for AISSEE?
AISSEE written test (NTA) → school-wise, category-wise merit list → e-counselling by Sainik Schools Society (AISSAC) → medical fitness → verification of original documents.
What is the official website of AISSEE?
exams.nta.nic.in